The article throws light on the functionality of these two modes and how they are different from each other. If you want to learn more about Exchange Cache and Online Modes, read the article complete.<\/p>\n
Introduction to Exchange Cache Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n Exchange Cache Mode is a feature associated with MS Outlook for Windows. When Outlook is configured with Exchange, it restores data in two locations- one offline and the second cloud. For cloud storage, it allows you to create an Exchange account on a MS Exchange server. It creates an Offline Storage Table or OST<\/a> file to save data locally. OST files allow you to work offline when the server connection is weak.<\/p>\n Exchange Cache Mode has some advantages. It helps to improve performance. By storing a mailbox copy offline, Exchange Cached Mode minimizes the fetching process of data from server. Thus, email data and other properties open fast. It helps to streamline the workflow with offline access of data. Your data is safe in the event of offline data corruption. It also reduces the server load because some databases process on the client side. It comes with the asynchronous synchronization feature where any offline changes automatically synchronize with the Exchange Server, promoting seamless updates of data. In the Cached mode, users can search email data quickly because the data is indexed locally.<\/p>\n Introduction to Online Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n Online Mode in MS Outlook is a configuration where Outlook email client connects with an Exchange Server directly to access mailboxes without storing or downloading data locally. In this event, real-time connection with Exchange Server is essential to read, search, and create emails, calendars, and other properties. You can get benefit with this Mode only when the network connection is stable and the availability of the server.<\/p>\n